10 Questions
Which of the following best captures the concept of motivation?
Energy to fuel behavior and pointing that energy in a particular direction
What are the three components of motivation?
Activation, intensity, persistence
What is the term for engaging in activities because they feel good and/or because they're inherently fulfilling or meaningful?
Intrinsic motivation
What is the term for the motivation that fulfills basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
Self-determination theory
What happens to the original intrinsic motivation when extrinsically rewarding behaviors people already enjoy are introduced?
It decreases
What are the three dimensions of motivation and how do they manifest?
The three dimensions of motivation are activation (getting mobilized), intensity (how hard you work), and persistence (how long you keep at it).
What is the definition of motivation in terms of energy?
Motivation can be defined as energy that is directed toward achieving some goal.
What is the term for engaging in activities because they feel good and/or because they're inherently fulfilling or meaningful?
Intrinsic motivation.
What is the motivation called that fulfills basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
Self-determination theory.
What happens to the original intrinsic motivation when extrinsically rewarding behaviors people already enjoy are introduced?
The original intrinsic motivation appears to decrease.
Test your knowledge on the nature of emotion and motivation with this quiz. Explore the concepts of energy, activation, intensity, and persistence, and learn how motivation directs our actions towards specific goals.
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